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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Scenes of the "Outback"

Views of The Riviera Outback Slideshow: Outback’s trip to 6 cities including and Côte d'Azur was created with TripAdvisor TripWow!

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

New! Outback Retreats in the South of France








New! Outback Retreats

Take time off for a weekend or week of self-improvement in tranquil surroundings in the Sunny South of France. Enroll in one of our all-inclusive* workshops held in the Autumn, Winter and Spring...


Enjoy spectacular scenery amidst nature
Yoga for well being throughout your pregnancy
Join us for a weekend of Pre natal yoga retreat. Exercises will focus on simple, safe stretching movements to help you to relax and strengthen your muscles during the months preceding the arrival of your baby.  It helps remove tension and soothes minor ailments of pregnancy including heartburn, back pain, anxiety, and nausea, to significantly improve your daily life. 

Give yourself a Competitive Edge through Coaching, Training and Nutrition
Athletes and executives, reach your peak potential through a week of personal development. Our Executive Coach uses performance enhancement techniques you help you succeed in your sport or workplace. The week includes daily sessions with a personal trainer and nutrition counseling by a performance nutritionist.

Overcome Performance Anxiety with Aikido & Creative Expression
Performing Arts professionals, learn vital Aikido techniques and mental preparation techniques to overcome nervousness to harness your tensions, and help you maintain a positive attitude. Stay focused. Connect with your audience.

South of France French Cuisine & Wine Workshop
The French are world renowned for their fine food and wine. If you have always dreamed of being able to prepare delicious French meals, why not escape to the spectacular Alpine foothills to learn the art of French cooking in a fun, relaxed atmosphere? Learn to easily prepare delicious meals from local, organic products, Taste wines at the local vineyards and learn how to select wines to accompany your meals.  An experienced French chef will share his wealth of experience and passion for cooking with your in a relaxed atmosphere. Daniel speaks French, English and German fluently, so lessons can be given in any of these languages and tailored to individuals or groups.

How it Works…
Our retreats are held from September to April from Monday to Friday or can be held over a weekend in the tranquility of the Alpine foothills in the South of France conveniently located only 40 minutes from Nice International Airport.

Prices begin at 375€ for a weekend and up to 2000€ for a week. Price includes lodging, meals, lessons, coaching/training sessions as indicated in the description, and transfers to and from Nice International Airport or Cannes Train Station.

Professional musicians and athletes, we can work with you to provide private classes, just for your group. Special diets can be catered for, either for individuals within the group or for the whole group.

We welcome all enquiries. Whether you want to participate with a group of students, members of your musical ensemble, orchestra, club or a simply group of friends.
  
For complete details, pricing and to register, email: info@outbackriviera.com

*airfare not included

Wednesday, September 26, 2012


NEW THIS AUTUMN!

Outback Riviera’s Self-Improvement Workshops

We have been busy putting together a selection of some great self-improvement workshops in the "Outback"
Take advantage of lower off-season airfares. Offer yourself a break from your regular routine and get back to nature. Attend a self-improvement workshop in the beautiful South of France. Choose from Nutrition & Lifestyle CoachingPerformance Workshop for Musicians, Employee & Team Performance Coaching, Pre Natal Yoga, and Practical English
Workshops run from Monday to Friday from October to April. An all-inclusive week starts at 1100€*.
Visit our "workshops page" on outbackriviera.com or email us for complete pricing and details.
Join us for a week in the "Outback" and enjoy the view...
Bridge over the Siagne River, St Cézaire sur Siagne
*airfare not included

Friday, April 20, 2012

Outback Spring Holiday Workshops for Kids....

With the Spring Holidays starting tomorrow in our region, several organizations are holding workshops for children. Here are just a few...

The Professional Theatre Company, 100° Théatre in Grasse, offers Theatre Workshops for adults and children ages 6-16 during the upcoming school holidays, in the Chapelle Saint Michel in Grasse. 

Their Workshop will run from Monday April 23 to Friday April 27, and from Monday, April 30-Friday, May 4 from 10-12h, and 13H-16H. For information and registration, please telephone: 06 62 40 30 57.

The Museum "Espace de l'Art Concret" in Mouans Sartoux will be offering Art Workshops for children  from Monday April 23 to Friday April 27, from 10h-16H each day. The two workshops include: I. Atelier Peinture, II. Atelier Nouvelle Création
Espace de l’Art Concret - centre d'art contemporain
Château de Mouans – F06370 Mouans-Sartoux
Tel  04 93 75 71 50  /  Fax  04 93 75 88 88
Site : www.espacedelartconcret.fr

May 2, 3, 4: The Association EDEN will be offering a Children's creative workshop on the theme of " developing confidence", at the elementary school in Saint Cézaire. Led by psychologist, Joelle Grenier, this workshop will use creative, educational activities to help your child improve relationships with friends and family for a better integration in school.

The development of confidence in yourself is the base for a better personal equlibrium. Two groups are offered, 9h30-12H for 5-9 year olds, and 14H-16H30 for 9-12 year olds. For information and to sign up telephone: 06.50.03.97.20, please leave a message with your name and telephone number.


Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Saint Cezaire's 2012 Spring Clean a Success!

Thanks to all the associations of Saint Cézaire who came out early Sunday to participate in the "Spring Clean". Over a ton of rubbish was picked up through out the village. Let's all make an effort to keep our village beautiful! 

Friday, April 6, 2012

The problem coloring Easter Eggs in France

French eggs

Each Easter I am faced with the challenge of trying to transform our brown chicken eggs into brightly colored Easter Eggs. Blue food coloring turns them dark bluish brown, red food coloring turns them dark brownish red, and green food coloring turns them, yes, dark greenish brown. Yellow is absolutely hopeless. So stop by tomorrow to see the results of my creativity in transforming this year's candidates into the Easter Egg I remember as a child...

Wednesday, April 4, 2012